SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several parts of Kashmir between June 28 and July 5 to facilitate maintenance of various 33 kV transmission lines.
According to the KPDCL, the shutdown of the 33 kV Potushai-Bandipora-Ajar line will affect power supply to Panzigam, Kuloosa, Kazipora, Khayar, Ajar, Town Arin, Arin, Aham Sharief and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm on June 28.
During the same hours on June 28, the shutdown of the 33 kV Potushai-Ajas line will affect Nishat, Papchan, Ajas, SK Bala, Sadunara, Bazipora, Nadihal, Guroora, Argam and adjoining areas.
The shutdown of the 33 kV Kanipora-IGC Aglar line will affect power supply to IGC Aglar, Mega Fruit Mandi and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm on June 28 and July 5.
On June 29 and July 1, the shutdown of the 33 kV Awantipora-Tral 2nd line will affect Batagund, Lurgam, Nanar, Taki, Lam, Jawaharpora, Aripal, Khangund, Satoora and adjoining areas between 8 am and 2 pm.
On June 30, the shutdown of the 33 kV Tujjar Tapline of the Amargarh-Bandipora line will affect Tujjar, Harwan, Shrine and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm.
The shutdown of the 33 kV Safakadal-Wanganpora line will affect Safakadal, Eidgah, Rathpora, Saidapora, Baghwanpora, Ganderpora, the De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm on June 30 and July 2.
Power supply to Ompora, SIDCO, Nasrullahpora, Bemina, Budgam town and adjoining areas will remain affected from 8 am to 2 pm on June 30 due to the shutdown of the 33 kV Budgam-SIDCO line.
Similarly, the shutdown of the 33 kV Manigam Tapline will affect Manigam, Gutlibagh, Wayil, PTS and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm on June 30.
The shutdown of the 33 kV Kanipora-Pinjoora line will affect Pinjoora, Puhnoo, Trenz, Mohanpora, Imam Sahib, Kiloora, Arhama, Zawoora, Chowdrigund, Reshinagar, Vehil, Palpora, Benimpora and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm on June 30 and July 2.
On July 2, the shutdown of the 33 kV Pampore-Khrew (JK Cement line) will affect power supply to Shar, Wahab Sahab, Bathan and adjoining areas from 8 am to 2 pm.
KPDCL has advised consumers in the affected areas to plan accordingly as the shutdowns are being carried out to facilitate maintenance works on the power distribution network.
